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1967 Chevrolet Corvette $149,900

Des Monies, IA
Black

This Jet Black 1967 Corvette is a numbers matching 427/435hp big block coupe. According to the trim tag, which appears to be original and untouched, this is a very rare and desirable true factory black car with correct red interior and red stinger hood. This was a body-off restoration that has just received newer paint and fresh engine rebuild with less than 200 miles and receipts of the build. The engine of this gorgeous machine is date code correct 427/435hp block, correct numbers matching on the front of the pad as shown in pictures, with factory broach marks, topped off with correct Winters intake and tri-power 3x2 carburetor setup. This high horsepower big block is also validated by 6500 redline tachometer, 80 psi oil gauge, correct heavy duty suspension with sway bar and heavy duty half shafts. The engine sounds absolutely amazing through the rumble of the side exhaust. Equipped with power steering to track through those curvy roads and new power disc brakes to handle the power. Set off by turbine style bolt on wheels with redline tires. This corvette was showcased in climate controlled environment with very few miles driven since extensive restoration. Like most older corvettes, there is no original paperwork and it has not been through the formal NCRS process; if it did, it would be priced significantly higher. An award winning black 1967 Coupe with paper work and the same drive train just sold at Mecum Kissimmee 2018 for $583,000. I think ours looks just as nice for 1/4 of the price and has bolt ons wheels and gorgeous red leather interior. Driving down the road in this beautiful black American Dream Machine is an amazing experience at an awesome price.EXTERIOR: True black car with a mirror like finish Meticulously restored Coupe body style Beautiful body lines and body panels have a great fit Tough sounding side exhaust Bolt on turbine style wheels Redline tiresINTERIOR: Lush red leather bucket seats. Like new dash Clear crisp gauges Correct factory AM/FM radio Correct clock Tinted glassMECHANICS: Date coded correct numbers matching 427/435 HP engine Correct Corvette Tri-Power 3x2 carburetor Muncie M21 close ratio 4 speed Power steering Power disc brakes Drive train is correct and authenticatedUNDERCARRIAGE: With this caliber of car, the undercarriage is what one would expect. Its amazing! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (C2)The 1967 Corvette Sting Ray was the last Corvette of the second generation, and five years of refinements made it the best of the line. Although it was meant to be a redesign year, it intended successor the C3 was found to have some undesirable aerodynamic traits. Duntov demanded more time in the wind tunnel to devise fixes before it went into production.Changes were again modest: five smaller front fender vents replaced the three larger ones, and flat-finish rockers sans ribbing conferred a lower, less chunky appearance. New was a single backup light, mounted above the license plate. The previous models wheel covers gave way to slotted six-inch Rally wheels with chrome beauty rings and lug nuts concealed behind chrome caps. Interior alterations were modest and included revised upholstery, and the handbrake moved from beneath the dash to between the seats. The convertibles optional hardtop was offered with a black vinyl cover, which was a fad among all cars at the time. The 427 was available with a 1282 ft/min (605 L/s) Holley triple two-barrel carburetor arrangement, which the factory called Tri-Power. The ultimate Corvette engine for 1967 was coded L88, even wilder than the L89, and was as close to a pure racing engine as Chevy had ever offered in regular production. Besides the lightweight heads and bigger ports, it came with an even hotter camshaft, stratospheric 12.5:1 compression, an aluminum radiator, small-diameter flywheel, and a single huge Holley four-barrel carburetor. Although the factory advertised L88 rating was 430 bhp at 4600 rpm, the true rating was said to be about 560 bhp at 6400 rpm. The very high compression ratio required 103-octane racing fuel, which was available only at select service stations. Clearly this was not an engine for the casual motorist. When the L88 was ordered, Chevy made several individual options mandatory, including Positraction, the transistorized ignition, heavy-duty suspension, and power brakes, as well as RPO C48, which deleted the normal radio and heater to cut down on weight and discourage the cars use on the street. As costly as it was powerful - at an additional $1,500 over the weight and discourage the cars use on the street. As costly as it was powerful - at an additional $1,500 over the base $4,240.75 price - the L88 engine and required options were sold to a mere 20 buyers that year. With potential buyers anticipating the cars overdue redesign, sales for the Sting Rays final year totaled 22,940, down over 5,000 units from 1966 results. Meanwhile, Chevrolet readied its third-generation Corvette for the 1968 model year.American Dream MachinesAt American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything from Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, Roadrunners, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and even British Roadsters. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1940s to the 1970s. Our stock is diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced and Midwest values staff and have a very detailed discussion regarding overall condition of any of our cars or trucks you are considering getting in the drivers seat of. (515)-245-9100 Centrally located in the heartland of America in Des Moines Iowa, American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have 10 active hoists, mechanics bays, body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway for you to drive. Give us a call and we would be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. Our videos are created by our onsite staff in our shop and around the dealership / Des Monies area. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.